Cleaver project

Rupestris

Rupestris

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Some of you might remember the old meat cleaver that I posted after I turned it into a Nessmuk-ish camp knife.

A fellow BF member contacted me and we made a deal where I'd make him one if he sent me the cleaver of his choice. He sent two, and to my surprise, they were HUGE. Mamoth meat cleavers.

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The one in the center is mine. Here is a pic to show how much thicker they are.
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I finally got some new sanding belts so I went out to the garage this morning to finish up the larger of the two. Let me know what you think.

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Thanks for lookin'

Chris
 
I like how the spine on the Briddell looks like it's been hammered on extensively.
 
Holy moly! That's a beast! Very nice job on the grinds. It looks more like a broadaxe than a knife.

What are the specs?
 
That is a thing of beauty. I love choppers!

I have been hitting the rummage sales and thrift shops looking for meat cleavers since I saw your monster nessie.
 
That is real craftsmanship. How nice to re-work an old blade into a new useful tool. Would you mind showing your workshop and tools that you used?
 
Very awesome looking! With a new handle and a leather sheath, that sucker could be a heck of a woodsbumming tool.
 
I dont know how practical it is, but I like it. I also have an an Old Hickory cleaver that Id like to do that too.
 
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